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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
4 WnmAn's Rnld Crime.

LYNCHBURG, Va, September GA
woman who gives the name of Mrs. Jennie
Thorley was arrested in the National EH'
change Bank to-day while attempting to
have a check on the New Orleans National
Bank for $4,000 cashed. The check is
raised OF forgery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
Retired I'm Favor Of swinton.

SYRACUSE. n. Y, September 90. p.
Preston, candidate for Union Labor party
for Secretary of State, to-day retired In favor
of John swinton, candidate Of the United
Labor party for the same office II is
thought that the entire Union Labor ticket
will he retired and the United Labor
Henry George) ticket will be endorsed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
s,an,.b Agreement Proclaimed.

WASHINGTON, September 26. - The
President has issued a proclamation on
rstifyins the agreement removing impost
duties ON the products of Spain and her
possessions executed by representatives ol
the two governments several days ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

FAR better than the harsh treatment OF
medicines which horribly gripe the patient
and destroy the coating Of the stomach
Dr III. McIean's Chills and Fever Cure,
by mild yetefective action will cure Sold
af 30 cents bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
,no,,,r Attempt At Train wrecklng.

Another Attempt At Tram
Troy. n. Y, September 26.-Last
night an attempt was made to wreck the
st. LOuis Express, on the Fitehburg road,
near North Pownsl, Vermont Nine ties
were across the rails. Fortunately, the
engineer saw the obstruction just in time
TO check the trains speed, 50 that though
the engine struck the obstruction, 1t was
not with force enough to do any damage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
Ou,nn,s SLAYER Will Hang.

NEW YORK, September 26.-The Jary
in the case of Dan Lyons, who was tried
for killing Joseph Quinn, the athlete, to
night returned a verdict of guilty of muir
der in TIE first degree.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
Tobacco Uniniured by Frost.

DAxvuLE, Va, September 26.-Re-
ports have been received here from all
parts of the tobacco country contiguous to
Danyills.auR all 60 to show that no dam
age has esen done to the growing crop by
frnSt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
srstsmafie Smuggling.

NEW YORK, September 26.-over ten
thousand dollars worth Of silks, laces and
fine dress goods were seized at the Custom
House to-day. 1t thought they belong
IN dressmaker named Kennedy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

A NEW YORK church secured an English
pastor, and high tariff advocates are raiS-
ing commotion over the importation OF
cheap pauper labor. Let our infant indus
tries be protected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

New YoRS woman sufragists have blood
IN their eve. They have done up their
back hair. rolled up their sleeves and Put
on their war powder. They will vote
whether or 10. 1t will be real mean II
the dear patriots are not allowed to save
the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

THE much-sbused mother-in-la& &P-
pears 10 new role in Minnesota. Her
capacity for trouble seems boundleSs
This time Ler wiusome ways entraPPed
the susceptible heart OF her son-in-la|'
and ho deserted his wife. A case OF very
mixed relationship is the result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
Earthquake shock.

HAVANA, September 26.-There are in
dications Of 4 cyclone west of this island.
Slight shocks of earthquake were felt in
Santiago De Cuba to-day. A shock was
also felt in Diraco.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

A GAS gusher has been struck in Kama
wha county that can be heard for miles
The gas is to be piped to Charleston for
lighting and heating purposes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

PRoFEssoR THOMAS DUFFY, OF the
great State Of Ohio, and Professor WILLIAM
WATSON. Of the modern SOdom, familiarity
known as Chicago, disfgured each other
for two hours yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

The White Caps in Indiana have been
administering salutTry discipline to wrong
dOers. Two wife heaters were recently
horse whipped to exhaustion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

PREMIER NoRQUAy has failed to raise
the funds necessary to complete the ked
River railroad, and all Manitoba il on the
war path, seeking the Prelnier's scalp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

THE papa plank in Col. FREDERICK
DENT GRANTS platform seems to be ratn-
er unsubstautial. and the eminent hgure'
head wife is relied upon to pull him
through.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

EXCESSIVE tariff taxation and sys'e-
matte smuggling are becOmingsynonymouS'
Over ten thousand dollars worth OF silks
and Iaces were seized at the custom house
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

Reports of Indian Oatbrsak False.
SAN Francisco, September 26.-Tele-
grams from Arizona with reference to the
reported outbreak of Indians are very con-
nlchog. The latest sdyiees, however, state
tnat the Tepart5 Of the outbreak are With
out foundation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
SHERIDAN'S BOOM.
DAY Hubben Says He VIII be the Republi-
can Presidential Candidate.

day Hubben Says He VIII be the Republi-
can Presidential Candidate.
DETROIT, MICH, September 26.-In an
interview on general politics to-day, Sena-
tor Jay Hubbell was asked: "Dc you find
Blaine strong in the State?''
"Yes, Of course; love Blaine as a map
but 1 have about come to the conclusion
that it's time to stop running the Repub-
liean psrty for Blaine. We should take
up some man we can elect. Sherman is
the atlest statesman in the party. His
long snd wide experience in the House.
the Senate and the Treasury Department
have fitted him for first. class President.
Then there's Allison, of Iowa. He's q
good mal and diplomat, every inch of
him; bat there's scheme on foot TO place
before the public the best running man
yet"
who's that?n
'Gen Phil Sheridan"
"WD is in the scheme!"
"a number of prominent Republicans,
Don Cameron for one. A fine life of Sher-
idan il now in course of preparation. You
watch and you will see that it will be
spruAg at the right time before the nomi-
nSnon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

The war correspondent is keeping his
hand in, lying about the alleged Indian
outbreak.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
French Fisherman sunk,

L9Hp9S, ssPtsmesgJ g 20. !...a. EIeaeb.
the persons aboard were drowned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
NEWS AND COMMENT,
THE WEATHER,

F,r West virginiS and Western Pennsylvania,
,.sr.seE. followed by cn der rainy weather light
,,.-7>H ,ou.heaSterly winds, increasing in force
s-F shifting 10 north.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

JOIN ~uERWNN'~ man HAEpEE, who
was to .,o ont Of business IT CLEN ELANp
WIS ere .tr,!. and who is now Willing away
his leisure moments in the modest secsu-
Sion OF Ciuc:1nati jail, promises to make
some startling disclosures when he ~
brought 10 trial for misapproPriation Of
other peoples money. 1t is real nice
Of Mr.. HNEpEE to give the world warning
OF his contemplated revelations. They
Will be awaited With breathless interest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

Mrs CAPTAIN BLACK il authority for
IN, statement that the wives OF the Anar-
cais,s will XIII their children and commit
suicide, If lhcir husbands are hanged. IN
these DAYS OF degenerate virtue such an
exhibition Of Spartan heroism would he
quite interesting to see. The country VIII
await it with great anxiety.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
Reports - Indian Outbreak False

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND has ratified the
reciprocal agreement with Spain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27
sation OF views

LEW VANDEEpuoLE, the author who
Was under arrest for securing money un-
der false Preten~es will De released, the
editors OF the Cosmopolitan withdrawing
the charg-. Ii looks like very bad case
OF deception op both sides. The author
deceived the editors and the editors the
public Meanwhile the authorship Of the
story has not been settled. The question
who wrote the Princes Nourmahel'' will
10 all probability 20 laundering down
history. with that other great question,
Who struck BILLY PATrEESoN2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-09-27

one JAY HUEHELL, oi Michigan says
that PHIL SHERIDAN will he the Republi-
can nominee for President in 80. The
Republican party couid 70 farther and fare
worse than with the hero Of Winchester
for lis standard bearer. But this HUBBELL
.-rr Ia tha Vie. -a-:-4 .-ho rnp,
the mud machine aud collected "voinn-
t,ry,' contributions from department
clerks lor the G.. .. p. in the halcyon days
gone by,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-09-09
PABUL UNI.

PABULUM avorably known require need the
publication of further testimonials Those who
those who have will find will
present crops, besides being of future benefit their lands
The Bone
ny admitted BY all who have the subject of attention
absolute folly make complete Guano hghga from
the Phosphate yielding mineral animals
Ammonia from animal superior chemi
Gals.
These facts when considered show the superiority PABUM other
fertilizers and explain the uniformly satisfactory results and that
follow its
300 lbs of PABULUM per will yield 600 lbs
low grade goods; cheaper and the less than the grade
Guanos sold It low prices.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1887-09-09
ATTENTION. |!

rHO THOSE intending TO build or 10 buy
Il for investment is offered a rare chance 10
BUILDING LOTS at West Ed" These
lots are located on high ground and very de-
sirable for residences.
For terms call on or address
FRANK HIGGINS,
Reul Estate Broker,
jnae 24-n Rockville, Nd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-27
A PRIZE FIGHT or EIGHTY POUyDG

WHEELING, June 26 (Speeiab.-0ne hundred ruiians
from Ohio and West Virginia saw W. II. Evans and r. W.
Johns. iron-workers pummel each other for eighty
rounds in prize fight this morning The contest lasted
two hours and twenty minutes and characterized hy
heavy hitting. Evans tipped the beam at 140 pounds
while his opponent twenty pounds heavier aud
three inches taller Tho contest opened in faver Of
Johns who got the first knock aud the first blood In
the first round and followed this lead up by knocking
Evans down in the succeeding four rounds In the sixth
round Evans Knocked Johns down and then the honor
were easy until the twentysxlh round when Evans hit
Johns In the neck stretching him the sod where he
lay motioness for two minutes Money freely offered
that broken but HIS second him TO his
corner and brought him around by hard work. Johns
slow in coming to time, but once he faced his an
tagonst he went TO hard and finally
In the eigthteth round. Both men were as bloody as
JOINS vas pounded most severely about the neck and
body
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-27
THEVATICANAyD THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR

AN ANTI-sUSDAY BRIGADE-sTATUE OF GENERAL
MEADE.
PHILADELPHIA, June 90 (sp,ctaD. 1t has been made
known by preate that the Holy See has not decided to
tolerate the Knights Of Labor When Cardinal Gibbons
went Rome he found the OF the Knights had been
prcludiced by the McGlynn-GeOrgc movement, which
was taken rs dangerous symptom OF the effects OF the
Knights teaching BY the utmost exerton and with the
strenuous support OF Cardinal Manning, Cardinal Glib
bons secured what may be called stay OF proceedings
until Rome should have obtained tho full OF the
American EpscOpate the question "A 1t now stands
there may be friction between the Knights and the
Church. but indications that the unaninty Of the
American Bishops in advising prudence and policy OF
non interference will not fail.
The United scandinavian Singers of America will hold
a singing festival at Belmont Mansion and Maennerchor
Garden on July 81 and August and ,. yOcalsts will
be present from New-York, Brooklyn. Perth Annboy,
Boston and Chicago II is expected that the chorus Will
number about 200 This will be the rst festival OF the
kind given in the United states.
Atlantic City was visited today and last Sunday by q
club OF twenty well dressed young from this CITY, all
OF whom bore white owls upon their hats. They ex-
planned that they were dissatisfied with Philadelphia
and that they had taken not To remain In the city
on Sunday while the director should continue In office
Three inspectors from the Treasury Department Will
here tomorrow make the usual yearly settlement
OF affairs at the United States Mint
The cruiser Chicago leaves the Chester shipyards TO-
morrow or Tuesday.
Military men are making preparations for tho dedca
tion the equestrian OF General George g. Meade
in Paramount Park October e. Many Of the survivors
the Army OF the Potomac have already accepted iny
The Reading Railroad will again petition Councils to
allow roof that portion OF Nnths upon which
tracks run the depot at Greenst The railroad
tracks wholly occupy all that portion OF Ninth,st
There will be meeting at tne Academy OF Music 70,
morrow light in opposition to all the proposed elevated
railroads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-27
WINE AND BEER FLOW AGAIN.

EFFECT OF THE GENERAL TERMS DECISION on THE
HoTELs-GRoG SHOPS OPEN SIDE DOORS
New-York is itself again The garb OF virtue and ex
cessve abstinence, which ii compelled TO don every
Sunday through the influence of the Mayor and his
legal adviser, has been packed away in trunk along
with other castoH blue garments, by order OF
three learned judges of the Supreme Court. and
Yesterday, for the first time in six weeks
the city appeared in its customary draperes on Sunday
Hotel proprieiors began again 10 entertain" tleir
guests they took advantage of all the latitude which
Judge Brady's Interpretation OF the word implied. OF
course they were particularly careful TO avoid selling
ouor as beverage-that is as "a little repast between
meals" but to all who ate and wanted 1t they
gave drink. The question o. what constituted
a neal did not bother the hotelkeeper at all
province attempt control mems appetltes. and that
II any ordered crackers and cheese hfty times day
and call such reireshmert meal II was none
of their business. Their establishments are Kept.
they argued Tor e ud accOmoaaVn onIy be- np' nne
basness-like and improbable, but 1t would
be an interference with personal liberty to
limit the number OF measa man should cat, or order,
in the course of day.
These sentiments give pretty accurate indication of
the manner in which the laws observed yes
erday many of the hotels the propretors did their
Wine ,'' and liquor, while at others none but
actual guests were supplied At the II ioman % House SO
stroll in here and those whose thirst needed TO be
a9enched sat at the tables noOed at s sspy 5y S
walters with anything TO drink that their iancy dictated
The lunchcOn-uSualy crackers ana clecse-MdS
upon them willy ny," but the liquor only came
upon demand. There drinking at the
bar which covered by curtain behind which were
the barenders busy could be filling the orders for
the walters.
ON the hand the bar OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel
deserted and drinks whatever were served in the
room In strict compliance with the law interpreted
by the rropretors and without regard 10 the broad IL
which the decision Of The Supreme Court
seemed TO give. only persons actually stopping
at the hotel supplied with wines ana liquors, and
then only at meals.
The method ado pied at the Hoffman House also in
vogue at the Albemare, Coleman, St James, Grand
Union. Morton and Gedney; while at the Windsor Gil
sey. As,or Victoria, Grand. Murray Hill. Everett and
Union Square. the example set by the Fifth
followed.
Acting upon the belief that the decision regarding the
sale OF liquors at hotels would be followed by general
relaxation the part OF the police in enforcing the
Sunday Excise laws, many OF the owners Of
grng shops, who have hal their places closed
sunday recently, opened their side doors again.
Many OF them served elaborate uncheons and pre-
pared 10 defend their positions of attack by the
specous statement that they serving liquor only
with meals Tenable untenable as the ground taken
by them may have been 1t s nevertheless fact that
few OF them disturbed by superintendent Murrays
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-27
NATIONAL CAPITAL TOPICS.
THE PLANS FOR THE TORPEDO BOAT.

THE PLANS FOX THE TORfEDO bOAl'
WASHINGTON, June 26 (SpeciaD.-The torpedo boat was
authorized by act OF Congress of August 1885, Pro-
posals yet been invited for the building OF tho
boat It is understood that plans and specifications have
been prepared by direction OF the Secretary In the
Bureau OF Ordnance and that the plans were laid before
the Secretary time ago few days ago the plans
of the Ordnance Bureau were returned to Commodore
Scard with various eIggestons from tho office Of the
Secretary Since then is understood that boabuders
have been invited TO examine the specifications and
make such suggestions they may deem proper is
said that the plans prepared In the Ordnance Bureau oa
OF about 100 tons and length OF aoout l3O
feet. Under the regulations OF the Navy Department
which of Secretary whitney may alter at MS
pleasure plans for all naval vessels OF 10 80 tons or
must be prepared In the Bureau Of Construction
II said that that bureau has not been called on TO mako
any plans for the torpedo boat to offer any advice or
suggestions concerning such plans This Is hardly cred
table II IL be true, stated months ago, that the
Navy Department. has obtained possession OF all the de-
signs foreign torpedo boats which were regarded as OF
practical value and thu made by member OF
the Naval Committee that tho Construction Bureau OF
the Navy Department In possession OF the latest and
best work of the English designs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-27
STABBED By A woULD-BE SUICIDE

Shortly before IL o'clock last night welldressed
midde-aged man, lsborng under great mental excite
ment, hurriedly walked to the pier ct North Second
st., Brooklyn, and began undressing himself. John
McKenna, age twenty-seven, OF No. 81 North Third
barge. McKenna approached tho stranger and asked
him what be intended TO do. The stranger replied
that he intended to commit suicide by drowning. He
was tired of the world and had friends relatives
MoKeuua attempted to prevent the man from carry
ing out his int ntons when the woudbe suicide drew
q Knife aud plunged It into Mckennas arm. Mckenna
then struggled with bis assAant, but frightfully
cut about tho limbs, hands and body. He was re
moved to the Eastern District Hospital unconscious
The police are looking tor his asssiisnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-06-27
NEw.YoRK. MONDAY, JUNE q, 1884,
TWO LIVES LOST AT NIAGARA.
A DEsPONDENT ENGLIsHwOMAN SAVED
THE BODY OF A RoPK-wALKER FOUND CRUSHED AT
THE BOTTOM OF TIE CHAsM-A RECKLESS
SWIMMER.
lRY IEIEGRAru TO TILE rRIBUNE.

SWIMMER.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
NIAGARA FALLS. June 26.-Two lives were lost yes
terday, and tho daughter Of English clergyman
was prevented from dro wning herself Austin White
ley, tall, blond young woman, came here week
ago from st. Catharine's and procured situation In
hotel. She we'll educated, and evidently un-
used to sssooating with the people who were en-
poyed with her. She refused to associate with them.
and became unpo puar that account. Hei spirits
were high until Friday, when she was visited by a
stranger who evidently Canadian. Aftcrw ard
she seemed preoccupcd and despondent. Late yester-
day afternoon Charles Hanna, OF the Casino, saw her,
and she said
Il have concluded to 20 the falls."
" You must be joking" replied he.
God help me, mean It," said the girl, /" and tell
them to give my clothes to- Annie"
Miss whtclcy repeated the threat to ssvera. other
persons, none of whom thought she was serious Mr.
Hanna saw her start toward tho cataract and sent
after her, while he Informed tho police. They
overlook the girl Goat Island. She flung u hand
sache the torrent aud asked to be left alone but
did not deny that she intended to take her life. At
the police station she offered resistance, and a
revolver which she had WAS taken away At tho hotel
she had called herself Mrs. Carrngton said she came
from Belgium. aud that she widow aud had
two children. To-day letters were found addressed
to st. Paul's vicarsge Hallowel North Bolton. Ian
cashre, England One written June Z, but
not sent The writer said that she engaged to
sheep in the family and some good might be found
in her yet.
/" Steve" Peerss death last night was mysterious
He has many tmss crossed the chasm tight rope.
His last exploit was Wednesday. Then he went to
drinking. HIS lfeless body was found on tie rocks
belos. Some people think he tumbed Of. More
believe that therc foul play and others consider
il suicide. William Leary, of tho Elgn House, says
that the latter is most likely, because Peers had
trouble with his wife, from whom he separated.
Crowds of people went this afternoon to the Elgin
House. where Peers. battered body exhibited TO
them. ITis wife and daughter grief-stricken.
Peers had been found Niagara a of years. and
thorough daredevil. When Captain Webb
lost his life IN the rapids Peers wanted to attempt the
feat, but was driven away bv Policeman Madigan
Later he had TO I've torn from the deck OF the
Dummy" Maid of the Mist when she sent
through tho whirlpool rapids.
The other life lost was that of willie" Hannon,
who ventured out too far toward the whirlpool rapids
while winning.
YOUNG MAN DROWNED IN THE HUDSON.
KINGSTON, June 26 (Speciai Eugene Bedcher son OF
A. ". Bcdeher foreman of tho Cornell Machine shops
this city. drowned I'm the Hudson OFF Kingston
Point while In bathing last evening.